Peru’s pro-Trump frontrunner stalls as election nears
TL;DR
Peru’s presidential race features 35 candidates, but Rafael Lopez Aliaga, once the frontrunner with a pro‑Trump stance, has slipped to about 7% and is unlikely to reach a June runoff, as Keiko Fujimori leads in polls. Analysts say Trump’s endorsement is not decisive for most Peruvians, who remain focused on domestic issues and distrust the US more than China, making Aliaga’s late alignment with Trump a potential risk rather than a boost in this highly unpredictable contest.
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- In Peru’s presidential race, a pro-Trump frontrunner sinks in final stretch Al Jazeera
- Peruvians to go to polls hoping to break cycle of instability The Guardian
- US pushes to renew ties with Peru ahead of uncertain election Reuters
- Peruvians choosing a president from 35-candidate pool in Sunday’s election AP News
- Giant Ballot Sheets and Obscure Candidates Baffle Peru’s Voters Bloomberg.com
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